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Rodinia Oil Corp. commences drilling its second exploratory well, "Kutjara-1", in the Officer Basin, South Australia

CALGARY, Nov. 3, 2011 /CNW/ - Rodinia Oil Corp. ("Rodinia") is pleased
to announce that it has spudded its second exploratory well,
"Kutjara-1", in the Officer Basin, South Australia.

Highlights

The Kutjara-1 well commenced drilling on November 2, 2011 with the
objective of appraising the Kutjara structure

The well is targeting multiple prospective Neoproterozoic reservoirs

The well's target depth is 2,668 metres and it is expected to take
approximately eight weeks to drill to total depth ("TD")

Kutjara-1 is the second well in Rodinia's Officer Basin exploration
program

Kutjara-1 Well

Kutjara-1 is located in the west central portion of PEL 253
approximately 45 kilometres southeast of Rodinia's first well,
Mulyawara-1. Rodinia has an 80% working interest in PEL 253 and is the
operator. The Kutjara structure has been well defined by recently
acquired infill 2D seismic. The structure is large (approximately 12 km
by 3 km), defined by six seismic lines and has multiple potential
reservoirs. It is also offset by several other large closed structures
that could be followed up on if this well is successful.

Based on lessons learned and information gathered by Rodinia at
Mulyawara-1, Kutjara-1 will be drilled using the following modified
drilling techniques in order to improve drilling efficiencies and lower
costs:

Drilling a smaller diameter hole throughout

Dropping several casing strings from the original well design

Eliminating the air pack/hammer drill assembly, which will reduce damage
to the bottom hole assembly and related twist offs, fishing runs and
tripping time

Achieving higher average rates of penetration by using PDC bits rather
than tricone bits

The primary objective of Rodinia's current capital program is to
appraise the potential of the large structures currently identified on
its lands in the Officer Basin, South Australia. The Mulyawara-1 well
substantially added to Rodinia's knowledge of the geologic and
hydrocarbon potential of the Officer Basin. Rodinia will continue to
expand its understanding of the extent and reservoir potential of the
Neoproterozoic formations with Kutjara-1. However, Kutjara-1 is a
high-risk exploration well, which is yet to be proven.

Paul Bennett, Chief Executive Officer and President, commented:

"We are excited to spud Kutjara-1, the second well in our current
Officer Basin exploration program. Our immediate objective with this
well is to appraise several potential reservoirs in this structure, one
of several large prospective structures that we have identified on our
lands."

Financial Update

Rodinia's current net working capital is approximately $16.4 million.
The budgeted cost of Kutjara-1 is approximately $7 million (Australian
dollars).

Rodinia is currently exploring options for additional partner
participation and the potential to bring in a smaller rig to drill
future wells.

As Rodinia is in the early exploration stage and is operating in the
remote and under-explored Officer Basin in Australia, its ability to
finance its future operations is dependent upon the existence of
economically recoverable hydrocarbons and its ability to obtain new
sources of financing.

About Rodinia Oil Corp.

Rodinia is an international oil and gas exploration corporation. The
Common Shares and Warrants are listed for trading on the TSX Venture
Exchange under the symbols "ROZ" and "ROZ.WT" respectively. Rodinia is
engaged in the exploration, acquisition and development of petroleum
and natural gas assets in Australia's Officer Basin. Founded in 2006,
Rodinia has access to large tracts of exploratory lands and is one of
the first companies to undertake exploration in the Officer Basin.
Rodinia has offices in Calgary, Alberta and Adelaide, South Australia.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking information that involves
substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, most of which
are beyond the control of Rodinia, including, without limitation,
statements pertaining to Rodinia's drilling plans and operations. All
statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact,
are forward-looking information and such information involves various
risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such
information will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future
events could differ materially from those anticipated in such
information. A description of assumptions used to develop such
forward-looking information and a description of risk factors that may
cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking
information can be found in Rodinia's disclosure documents on the SEDAR
website at www.sedar.com. Any forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this
release and, other than as required by applicable securities laws,
Rodinia does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to
reflect new events or circumstances.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider
(as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange)
accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.